Mokujiki-no-Sato Bishokan

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A museum dedicated to Mokujiki Gyoja, an Edo-period monk who traveled Japan carving uniquely expressive Buddha statues known as "Mokujiki-butsu." These statues are famous for their warm, full smiles, radiating love and kindness. Visiting his birthplace offers a heart-warming encounter with Japanese folk faith and the "Art of Smiling" that heals the soul.

Mokujiki-no-Sato Bishokan
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Minobu Town Tourism Division

Mokujiki-no-Sato Bishokan

Address
2855 Kitagawa, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi
Website
https://www.town.minobu.lg.jp/kanko/annai/midokoro-mokujiki.html
Operator
Mokujiki-no-Sato Bishokan Museum

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